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dodecyl

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do·​de·​cyl | \ ˈdōd-ə-ˌsil How to pronounce dodecyl (audio) \

Medical Definition of dodecyl

: an alkyl radical C12H25 especially : the normal radical CH3(CH2)10CH2− — see sodium dodecyl sulfate

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dodecanoic acid

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“Dodecyl.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/dodecyl. Accessed 18 Sep. 2021.

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